a. Presenting Consolidated Feedback
Theresa Buller, Department Administrator, provided an overview of feedback that the Committee Members submitted regarding the Public Art Plan. Clarity was provided on various topics including commemorations, donations, internal working groups, the Art Acquisition Sub-Committee, and the Planning and Development Departments role in the Public Art Plan.
It was noted that the internal working groups will be led by Art and Culture staff from the Community and Protective Services Department, and the group will work to identify key priorities, review capital funding allocations and potential program alignments. It was also noted that an Art Acquisition Sub-Committee will be formed, which will address three acquisition programs outlined in the Public Art Plan.
I was also noted that with the potential name change of the Committee to Public Art Advisory Committee, there will be no changes made to it's mandate.
b. Public Art Governance Model
Caitlin Downie, Supervisor, Culture and Social Development, presented an overview of the proposed reporting structure for the Public Art Committee. Noting that the Committee will work closely with the Art and Culture staff, as well as the sub-committee's and panels.
The Committee discussed further how this reporting structure will work in relation to decision making and how the new Governance Model and Public Art Plan will improve communication with Council.